New notebooks are being introduced by the dozen this time of year. This year we are seeing some new types of systems hit the market with netbooks being very popular. Gateway is also introducing a notebook with a different size LCD than we are used to seeing.

The new Gateway MC-Series has a 16-inch edge-to-edge seamless glass display. The aspect ratio for the screen is 16:9 and it has a screen resolution of 1366×768. Other features of the notebook include Illuminated Multimedia Touch Controls.

The high-end model of the series features ATI HD 3650 graphics with 512MB of dedicated video memory. Two color options are available including black and burgundy. A built-in ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the screen brightness to the conditions in a room. Pricing for the systems ranges from $949 to $999.99.

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